Though transgender and gender-nonconforming people are increasingly depicted in popular media, most times the actors cast to play them are cis-gendered. The films in this list make up the majority of the exceptions, where trans actors portray trans characters.
Harmony Santana, who plays the teen trans daughter of the film's protagonist, delivers a powerhouse performance that earned her an Independent Spirit Awar...Show more
Harmony Santana, who plays the teen trans daughter of the film's protagonist, delivers a powerhouse performance that earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination, making her the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for an acting award in the US. The film addresses a variety of topics affecting the transgender community including transphobia, transmisogyny, sex work, and "pumping” (black market surgery).
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Harmony Santana, who plays the teen trans daughter of the film's protagonist, delivers a powerhouse performance that earned her an Independent Spirit Awar...Show more
Harmony Santana, who plays the teen trans daughter of the film's protagonist, delivers a powerhouse performance that earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination, making her the first openly transgender actress to be nominated for an acting award in the US. The film addresses a variety of topics affecting the transgender community including transphobia, transmisogyny, sex work, and "pumping” (black market surgery).
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This 2015 dramedy features Karren Karagulian, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, and Mya Taylor. Known for being shot entirely on iPhones, and being one of the few movies to feature trans actors playing trans characters
This 2015 dramedy features Karren Karagulian, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, and Mya Taylor. Known for being shot entirely on iPhones, and being one of the few movies to feature trans actors playing trans characters
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This 2015 dramedy features Karren Karagulian, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, and Mya Taylor. Known for being shot entirely on iPhones, and being one of the few movies to feature trans actors playing trans characters
This 2015 dramedy features Karren Karagulian, Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, and Mya Taylor. Known for being shot entirely on iPhones, and being one of the few movies to feature trans actors playing trans characters
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A classic coming of age romcom featuring Michelle Hendley as budding fashion designer and half of a long-time friend pair that may turn into a love triangle in small-town Kentucky; funny, tender, sex positive
A classic coming of age romcom featuring Michelle Hendley as budding fashion designer and half of a long-time friend pair that may turn into a love triangle in small-town Kentucky; funny, tender, sex positive
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A classic coming of age romcom featuring Michelle Hendley as budding fashion designer and half of a long-time friend pair that may turn into a love triangle in small-town Kentucky; funny, tender, sex positive
A classic coming of age romcom featuring Michelle Hendley as budding fashion designer and half of a long-time friend pair that may turn into a love triangle in small-town Kentucky; funny, tender, sex positive
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A young teen struggling with gender identity and religion begins to use fantasy to escape life in the inner city and finds love and passion in the process. Features Pose's Indya Moore & MJ Rodriguez
A young teen struggling with gender identity and religion begins to use fantasy to escape life in the inner city and finds love and passion in the process. Features Pose's Indya Moore & MJ Rodriguez
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A young teen struggling with gender identity and religion begins to use fantasy to escape life in the inner city and finds love and passion in the process. Features Pose's Indya Moore & MJ Rodriguez
A young teen struggling with gender identity and religion begins to use fantasy to escape life in the inner city and finds love and passion in the process. Features Pose's Indya Moore & MJ Rodriguez
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Explores modern "gay" life from the point of view of an artist and activist from ACT UP who lived through early years of HIV/AIDS. Cast includes Alan Cumming, Zachary Booth, Sarita Choudhury, Wilson Cruz, and Mx Justin Vivian Bond.
Explores modern "gay" life from the point of view of an artist and activist from ACT UP who lived through early years of HIV/AIDS. Cast includes Alan Cumming, Zachary Booth, Sarita Choudhury, Wilson Cruz, and Mx Justin Vivian Bond.
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Explores modern "gay" life from the point of view of an artist and activist from ACT UP who lived through early years of HIV/AIDS. Cast includes Alan Cumming, Zachary Booth, Sarita Choudhury, Wilson Cruz, and Mx Justin Vivian Bond.
Explores modern "gay" life from the point of view of an artist and activist from ACT UP who lived through early years of HIV/AIDS. Cast includes Alan Cumming, Zachary Booth, Sarita Choudhury, Wilson Cruz, and Mx Justin Vivian Bond.
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Stars Chilean Daniela Vega in the title role about a woman whose serious relationship and mourning are denied when her late boyfriend's family don't appro...Show more
Stars Chilean Daniela Vega in the title role about a woman whose serious relationship and mourning are denied when her late boyfriend's family don't approve of her. The film has been used by Chilean LBGTQ activists to accelerate local discussions on a gender identity bill and won an Academy Award for "Best Foreign Language Film" in 2018.
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Stars Chilean Daniela Vega in the title role about a woman whose serious relationship and mourning are denied when her late boyfriend's family don't appro...Show more
Stars Chilean Daniela Vega in the title role about a woman whose serious relationship and mourning are denied when her late boyfriend's family don't approve of her. The film has been used by Chilean LBGTQ activists to accelerate local discussions on a gender identity bill and won an Academy Award for "Best Foreign Language Film" in 2018.
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Features model-turned-actress Hari Nef as one of four leads in a femme-first gory revenge black comedy.
Features model-turned-actress Hari Nef as one of four leads in a femme-first gory revenge black comedy.
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Features model-turned-actress Hari Nef as one of four leads in a femme-first gory revenge black comedy.
Features model-turned-actress Hari Nef as one of four leads in a femme-first gory revenge black comedy.
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